Tire Size 285 vs 305
I just found something interesting on Pepboys web site they have a formula to determine tire size and when you do the calculations of a 285/75/16 and the 305/70/16 both tires come out to be the same as far as how tall they are here is the formula on there site.
(Cross section width x 0.aspect ratio) x 2 __________________________________ + Wheel Diameter 25.4 =Overall Tire diameter in inches EXAMPLE: 285 x 0.75 x 2 _____________ +16 inches =32.83 25.4 |
Basically your correct.
(16' Tire Size Comparison) 285/75-16 is about 33x11.5-16 and 305/70-16 is about 33x12.5-16 If anyone is interested 17's are similar. (17' Tire Size Comparison) 285/70-17 is about 33x11.5-17 and 305/70-17 is about 33x12.5-17 |
Yep, all passenger tires are a just a math calculation to determine size. I get half a millimeter off on the diameter between the two.
rkjerue, 285/70R17 and 305/70R17 are not similar like you said. Use his formula to calculate it. 285/7017 = 32.7" diameter 305/70R17 = 33.8" diameter |
APT you are incorrect because you got the size of the 285 wrong it is not a 285/70/16 but a 285/75/16 which makes them the same size try your calculations again useing the right numbers and you will see for yourself.
Richard D.:beers: |
Richard, the 16" example is correct.
285/70R16 = 265/75R16 (17' Tire Size Comparison) 285/70-17 is about 33x11.5-17 and 305/70-17 is about 33x12.5-17 |
OK APT i now se what you are talking about he got the 285/70/17 part wrong thus creating the wrong eqaution Good enough. MY BAD and I stand corrected.The thing is I was not talking about 17" tires and haven't even looked at any of the sizes that are available but as far as 16" tires goes i think there may be a 265/75/16 available.I would have to look it up and check.And since i have not need for a 17" tire i do not pay attention to what is available for that size.
Richard D.:thumbsup: |
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